Girne American University
Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi
The first private university of Cyprus, founded in 1985 in Kyrenia (Karmi Campus). GAU runs 71 undergraduate programs across 11 faculties for around 20,000 students from 135 countries. Business programs are accredited by IACBE and ECBE.
Faculties
11
Programs
71
Accreditations
16
Region
TRNC
Annual fees
International student tuition. Currency as published by the university (EUR). After-scholarship column reflects the standard tier when applicable.
| Program | Level | Lang | Annual fee | After scholarship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Undergraduate | English | €13,000 | — | |
| Pharmacy | Undergraduate | English | €11,000 | — | |
| Nursing | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Computer Engineering | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Civil Engineering | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Architecture | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Business Administration | Undergraduate | English | €7,700 | — | |
| Law | Undergraduate | English | €8,000 | — | |
| Psychology | Undergraduate | English | €7,700 | — |
Showing 10 of 28 programs · fees in EUR
Scholarships
Published institutional scholarships. Government scholarships (e.g. Türkiye Bursları) are not included here.
CGPA ≥3.50 after first academic year (top tier)
CGPA ≥3.50 after first academic year (lower tier)
Selected by School of Sports to represent the university
Applies to: School of Sports
- Work Team Scholarship source
Work-study at university units; in-kind tuition equivalent
- Foundation English School Scholarship source
Top performers upon completion of GAU Foundation English School
Applies to: Foundation School
Accreditations
Bodies that have certified this university institutionally or specific programs.
Institutional
- YÖDAKHigher Education Planning, Accreditation and Coordination Council (TRNC)
- YÖKCouncil of Higher Education (Türkiye)
- UK ENIC (formerly NARIC)UK National Information Centre for Global Qualifications and Skills
- IAUInternational Association of Universities
- EFMDEuropean Foundation for Management Development
- AMFORHTWorld Association of Hospitality & Tourism Education and Training
- MCUOMagna Charta Universitatum Observatory
Signatory
- UNGCUnited Nations Global Compact
Signatory
Programmatic
- IACBEInternational Accreditation Council for Business Education (USA)
Faculty of Business and Economics
- ECBEEuropean Council for Business Education
Faculty of Business and Economics
- UNWTOWorld Tourism Organization (TedQual)
Tourism programs
- WDOMSWorld Directory of Medical Schools
Faculty of Medicine
- ACBSPAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Faculty of Business and Economics
- EAAEEuropean Association for Architectural Education
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Fine Arts
- ENPHEEuropean Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education
Faculty of Health Sciences — Physiotherapy
- HEPDAKAssociation for Evaluation and Accreditation of Nursing Education Programs
School of Nursing
Sources
Every datum on this page is sourced from official university channels. Last verified May 14, 2026.